Arts
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Helping a Child Navigate Grief? Open a Picture Book.
“But where did he go?” “Can she see us?” “Why didn’t Pop bring his glasses?” Kids have questions about death,…
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Animal Magnetism — and Optimism
Four new books look to fauna to get us through tough times.
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Are These Topics Too Adult for the Youngest Readers? Take a Look.
These children’s picture books have been banned. To some, the topics — racism, sexuality, transgender identity and gay relationships —…
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The Year in Graphic Novels
Good graphic novels tend to appear in bookstores seemingly out of nowhere after years of rumors, scattershot serialization, “process” zines…
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Best TV Episodes of 2023
“Bob’s Burgers,” “Frontline,” “Killing It” and “A Spy Among Friends” were among the series that gave us some of the…
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The Great Experiment That Is ‘The Color Purple’
A new adaptation shows how rich Alice Walker’s novel is and how the source material can lend itself to unconventional…
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‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann Puts You in the Driver’s Seat
The director’s portrait of the Italian racecar impresario roars to life on the road, but home is a torment. Adam…
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‘Occupied City’ Review: Mapping the Holocaust, Street by Street
In his four-and-half-hour documentary, the British director Steve McQueen charts the fate of Amsterdam’s Jewish population during the Nazi occupation.
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5 Operas You Can Stream at Home
This selection of works, available to rent and purchase, features some of today’s boldest directors and greatest vocal talents.
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‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: Taking Up Oars
George Clooney’s film covers a high water point when the University of Washington’s junior varsity crew paddled all the way…